JVC HR-S9900U Playing back tape repeatedly, Adjusting tracking condition, Selecting monitor sound

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C Playing back tape repeatedly

—Repeat Play

You can play back a tape repeatedly (100 times).

While playing back a tape, press and hold PLAY ( 3 ) for more than 5 seconds.

The play indicator ( # ) on the front display panel starts flashing slowly, and a tape will be played back 100 times.

To stop playback, press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 / 0 ) on the front panel.

D Adjusting tracking condition

—Tracking Adjustments

Automatic tracking adjustment

This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback.

Manual tracking adjustment

If automatic tracking cannot eliminate noises well during playback, use the manual tracking following the procedures below.

●You can also use the manual tracking during slow motion playback ( pg. 36).

1 Activate manual tracking

Press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same time during playback.

2 Eliminate the noises on the TV screen.

Press CH 5 or ∞ (or CH + or – on the Remote).

●Press it briefly for a fine adjustment, or press and hold for a coarse adjustment. Watch the screen and continue adjustment until optimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

●To reactivate automatic tracking, press CH 5 and ∞ on the front panel at the same time. The automatic tracking becomes active again.

E Selecting monitor sound

—Audio Monitor

You can select the desired monitor sound.

While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP sound is recorded, press A. MONITOR on the Remote.

Each time you press the button, sound changes as follows:

 

 

HI-FI

 

 

 

HI-FI L

 

 

HI-FI R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORM

 

 

 

 

NORM

 

 

 

HI-FI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HI-FI: Normally select this.

Hi-Fi sound is played back.

HI-FI L: Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played back.

HI-FI R: Sound on the right Hi-Fi channel is played back. NORM:Sound on the normal track is played back. NORM HI-FI:

Both sounds on the Hi-Fi track and normal track are mixed and played back.

NOTES:

●The above indication appears when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg. 56, 57), though the monitor sound changes in sequence.

●If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi sound track, the normal sound track will be heard regardless of this setting.

●If RF connection ( pg. 7) is used for viewing pictures on the TV, sound will be monaural even though you select “HI-FI”.

●You can also use the menu to select your desired monitor sound. ( pg. 59)

F Automatic operations after

rewinding — Next Function Memory

The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete.

●Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode.

a– For Automatic Playback Start

Press REW ( 1 ), then press PLAY ( 3 ) within 2 seconds.

b– For Automatic Power Off

Press REW ( 1 ), then press POWER within 2 seconds.

c– For Automatic Timer Standby

Press REW ( 1 ), then press TIMER within 2 seconds.

NOTE:

It is not possible to select the Automatic Timer Standby function if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.

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Contents HR-S9900U Telephone Number Dear CustomerPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsContents Back of VCR Basic ConnectionsConnect VCR to power source Check contentsSituate VCR Connect VCR to TVPerform Plug & Play setup Plug & Play SettingWhat to do if Plug & Play setting failed Language SettingAccess Clock Set screen Clock Setting10 EN 1PreparationsSelect D.S.T. mode Setting clock semiautomaticallySet Auto Clock to on Select host channel12 EN Setting clock manuallySetting channels automatically Tuner SettingAccess Tuner Set screen Perform Auto Channel SetAccess Manual Channel Set screen Setting channels manuallyManual Channel Set Select a channel and set ghost reduction Mode Setting ghost reductionWhat is a ghost? Keys or %fi to input16 EN Cable Box Control SettingAccess Cable Box Set screen Access Main Menu screen on VCRTurn on cable box Select cable box output channel Access Cable Box Brand Set screenEnter cable box brand Cable BOX Brand List 20 EN How to control the DBS receiverConnect DBS receiver to VCR Turn on DBS receiver Access DBS Receiver Set screenSelect DBS receiver output channel DBS Receiver SET, then press OK or #22 EN Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screenEnter DBS Receiver’s brand Playback BasicLoad a cassette Start playback24 EN Basic Playback FeaturesChanging display information Checking tape positionPlaying back tape repeatedly Adjusting tracking conditionSelecting monitor sound Automatic operations afterAccess distant code Locating beginning of timer26 EN Locating beginningSkipping unwanted portions Adjusting picture conditionSkip Search Digital TBC/NR28 EN Basic RecordingSelect recording channel Set tape speedTo pause recording To fast-forward the tape when it is not runningTo stop recording 30 EN Basic Recording FeaturesSpecifying recording length Showing on-screen display Watching one program while recording anotherAdjust recording level Adjusting recording levelOn the Remote Press %fi to adjust 32 ENOther useful functions for recording Record safety tabAccidental erasure prevention 34 EN Special Effect PlaybackLocating particular scene Rapidly Picture Search High-Speed Picture SearchPause during playback Viewing still pictureAdvance or reverse still picture Variable-Speed Picture SearchViewing slow motion picture 36 ENSlow Motion Playback Pro-Slow On the Remote During normal playbackAudio is Audio is output Not output Output How to use the Shuttle ring on the RemoteSounds reproduced by the TimeScan function Playback tapeAccess PlusCode No. + screen VCR Plus+ Timer ProgramingPress PROG. on Remote Clock must be set to access 38 ENInput receiving channel number Engage timer recording standby mode40 EN Changing VCR Plus+ SettingVCR Plus+ guide channel matching Access Guide Channel Set screen Access Initial Set screen Input receiving channel numberInput guide channel number 42 EN Express Timer ProgramingTo use the VCR while it is in timer recording standby mode To timer-record daily Monday-Friday or weekly serials44 EN Checking program settingsSelect program to modify Confirm overlapping programs46 EN NavigationSelect program Press NavigationDeactivate Video Navigation Deactivating Video NavigationEditing Titles Access Edit Title screen48 EN Editing tape titleEditing program title and category How to enter the charactersSelect tape title Enter titleDeleting tape information 50 EN3 D 2,3 Delete tape informationChecking memory Deleting program informationCheck memory Delete program informationFinding Tapes Access tape number screen52 EN Finding by tape numberFinding by recording date Finding by categoryConform tape number lists Confirm tape number lists54 EN Access Find Title screen3,5 To go to another page of the lists, press @ #Position Unrecorded portion Current tapeAccess Function Set screen SettingsChange setting 56 ENWhen this function is set to OFF When this function is set to onFor Example 58 ENBy connecting other JVC’s AV Compulink components see Mode is used for recording on S-VHS tapesDiagram on the next page, including amplifiers or receivers Via their AV Compulink connectors becomes possible60 EN Set timer program on DBS receiver 62 EN Child LockSet Jlip ID Number Jlip ID NumberSelect Jlip ID Number Set screen To change the Jlip ID number of this VCR, follow64 EN Edit From CamcorderConnection Various connection for editing tapesMake connections Select input mode on this VCRSelect video input terminal Set Picture Control to EditSelect edit mode Select input mode on recording VCREdit To Or From Another 66 ENAudio Dubbing Activate Audio Dubbing mode1Locate start point Start audio dubbingAnother VCR for playback 68 ENInsert Editing Source tape Edited tape AV Dubbing Source tape Edited tapePrepare tapes Activate editing mode1Locate end point Locate start point70 EN TV BrandTurn on the cable box Cable BoxEnter cable box brand code Operate cable boxDBS Receiver Brand SettingTurn on the DBS receiver Enter DBS receiver brand codeChanging Remote ControlCode 74 EN TroubleshootingTimer Recording Video Navigation 76 ENWhat happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? Can the VCR indefinitely remain in still mode?List of terms 78 ENOK button 3NAVIGATION button  pg #S-VIDEO input connector  pgRemote Pause terminal  pg 80 ENHow to use the Remote Usable cassettes 82 ENFull-Size VHS 30 ST-30 HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center 84 EN Limited WarrantyMemo 86 EN Page HR-S9900U

HR-S9900U specifications

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